Sharkmob is looking for a new Lead to our Core Systems team!

Our tech team tackles engine customization, performance profiling and optimization, memory management, streaming, rendering and console platform support, among other things.

What you will do:

As a Lead, you will mentor and guide your team’s development, working in close partnership with fellow Lead Engineers, Technical Directors, and your Department Manager. Collaboration and mutual support are core to our culture. 

We are a team with big ambitions, united by a commitment to smart decision-making, creativity, and a passion for our craft. In your leadership role, you'll be responsible for 1:1s, salary reviews, performance evaluations, and fostering the personal growth of your team members.

At Sharkmob, leadership means empowering others. You’ll ensure your team has the tools, guidance, and environment they need to thrive. By promoting teamwork, encouraging individual strengths, and celebrating your team’s successes, you help build a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

We’re looking for individuals who bring positivity, professionalism, and a sense of ownership to everything they do. At Sharkmob, we believe in creating great shooter games while having fun, and sharing ownership.

Requirements:

• Experience in leading a team
• You have a genuine interest in growing and developing your team members
• You as a leader is interested in developing your leadership skills further

• You have shipped a game in a senior or lead tech role
• At least 4 years of professional experience working independently in C++
• Enjoys developing architecture and systems supporting the game
• You lead by example and bring out the best in the people around you
• You are solution-minded and always bring a positive attitude
• A true collaborative spirit that ensures smooth and efficient communication between disciplines

That little extra:

• Experience in console development
• Experience in render programming
• Experience working with Unreal Engine
• Experience in making tools to support development
• Experience with open-world games

Who we are:

Sharkmob was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Malmö, Sweden. We are currently working on Exoborne – a Sharkmob original game. We have previously released Bloodhunt – a battle royale shooter set in the Vampire: The Masquerade universe. We develop games for PC and console, using Unreal 5 to power our vision and ambition.

At Sharkmob, we are committed to building an inclusive team that represents diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skillsets – because we believe that helps us create great games. We welcome all candidates who are aligned with our core values of shared ownership, great games, and, last but not least – having fun! We hope you want to join us on our adventure and become a part of our crew. You can find more great perks of being a crew member. If you want to know more about Sharkmob and our projects, visit our homepage.